In our Easter homily, Liz will reference the work of John Shelby Spong, who advises that Eastering needs to be so much more than remembering the story.

As we move from Darkness to Eastering, Narelle reminds us to tune into our realities with courage and empathy.

Ingerid will speak about the meaning of an outstretched hand encountered on a carving depicting the crucified Christ whilst walking the Camino de Santiago. How do we pay attention to the many and the variety of needs around us?

Margaret continues with the Lenten theme of moving from Darkness to Eastering and suggests it is an invitation to see the world through the lens of the Easter experience. Franciscan Sister, Elia Delio, says how we see the world really matters and in these challenging times, we desperately need to reclaim the Easter view of reality. Margaret will explore what that means for us.

This weekend Mark will share some reflections on quantum thinking and spiritual growth, taking inspiration from Vandana Shiva, eco-feminist, philosopher and activist.

It is hard to avoid being caught up in the 24 hour news cycle. We are living on the precipice of a rapidly changing geopolitical order, with the increasing possibility of another world war. Sunday’s homily addresses one way of being with the stress this may cause many of us.

As we begin our Lenten Journey, we are invited to enter a time of deeper contemplation, a time of stilling and waiting. Heather Eckersley will explore this concept as she introduces our Lenten theme, From Darkness to Eastering.

This week we will have an early recognition of International Women’s Day. Liz Little will explore the philosophy of Strong Women, Strong Nation as it applies to the women of Timor Leste.